US Bridges

Verona Road over Philp Drain

Fair

Huron County, Michigan · Sec 19 Bloomfield Twp · Structure no. 000000000003547

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
845
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Verona Road over Philp Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Verona Road over Philp Drain in Huron County, Michigan. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 845 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,525 by 2029. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesVerona Road
CrossesPhilp Drain
LocationSec 19 Bloomfield Twp
RouteCounty Highway 3271
CountyHuron County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.89393, -82.88379
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic845 (2009)
Projected traffic1,525 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Verona Road over Philp Drain built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Verona Road over Philp Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Verona Road over Philp Drain carry?

About 845 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Verona Road over Philp Drain?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Verona Road over Philp Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.